Bridges and Balloons | Unique Travel Itineraries & Special Places to Stay
Handpicked, unique itineraries and special places to stay
The wild Atlantic coast, sounds of fado and elegant tiled architecture are just a few of the ways that Portugal enchants and beckons travellers. It’s a place you can appreciate by just being there, … [Read more...] about Road Trip: Portugal in 10 Days (Porto to Lisbon)
Laguna Beach is famed for its beautiful beaches and world-class art, making it the ideal place for a beach vacation with a spot of culture too. Spend the days relaxing on some of the California … [Read more...] about Handpicked City Guide: 14 things to do in Laguna Beach
New York might not be the first place you think of when deciding where to travel with a baby, but, for us, it was one of the best trips we took in Otis’ first year. By the time we went there, when … [Read more...] about How to Plan the Perfect Family Trip to New York with a Baby
San Diego is a famously laid back city in Southern California, known for its surfing, golden beaches, perfect weather and easy going vibes. It’s the USA’s eight largest city, but feels more like a … [Read more...] about San Diego Itinerary: How to Get the Best Out of 3 Days in San Diego
Santa Cruz is the land of surf, mountains, hippy culture, redwood-covered mountains and a laid-back vibe that means you can’t help but relax there. It’s the home of the iconic Santa Cruz Beach … [Read more...] about 19 Fun Things to Do in Santa Cruz, California
Sonoma County is the gloriously laid-back sister of glamorous Napa Valley, known for its down-to-earth rustic vibes and celebrated farm-to-table cuisine. It’s a place to slow down, connect to the land … [Read more...] about 19 Things to Do in Sonoma County, California
From the food trucks to the forests to the creative, quirky vibes, Portland is filled with the ingredients that make up my ideal city. We spent a week there, soaking it all in slowly, and this post is … [Read more...] about Handpicked City Guide: The Best of What to Do in Portland, Oregon
Driving down California’s Pacific Coast Highway is one of the world’s most iconic road trips and one that Steve and I had our sights set on for years. We had both done the trip when younger – in fact … [Read more...] about The Ultimate California Road Trip Itinerary
Slovenia was a surprise to us. We went there for a festival and ending up falling in love with this deeply underrated country. It’s a small place that packs in a lot of delights – from a lively, … [Read more...] about Slovenia Road Trip: A Perfect 10-Day Slovenia Itinerary
The most colourful (and Instagram friendly!) road trip in Europe, taking in Colmar, Lucerne, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Portofino, St Paul de Vence and the French Riviera. In April, Steve and I treated … [Read more...] about The most colourful road trip in Europe: France, Switzerland and Italy
